The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry is believed to be one of the oldest running ferries in the United States dating back to 1743. The ferry ran continuously until 1963 when the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge was completed.
Stuck in the Ice - In the early 1950's, the Ferry got stuck in the ice on its' 11:30 PM return trip to Beacon. Betty recounts the story of one passenger who was stranded on the boat until rescued the next morning. Betty Carey, Beacon Recorded in March 2008 in Betty's home by Eileen McAdam of the Sound and Story Project.
The Oldest Running Ferry - John gives an overview of the ferry's 250 year old history beginning with the ferrying of settlers by the Indians. John Fasulo, Beacon
Recorded in March 2008 in John's home by Eileen McAdam of the Sound and Story Project
For more information about the history of the ferry and Beacon visit the Beacon Historical Society web site.
)
The Oldest Running Ferry - John gives an overview of the ferry's 250 year old history beginning with the ferrying of settlers by the Indians.